Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript covers three main topics: the impact of Tropical Storm Elsa in Florida and the Caribbean, the controversy surrounding Nicole Hannah-Jones' tenure at the University of North Carolina, and the diversity issues at ESPN involving Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. Each section highlights significant events and controversies, such as the storm's deadly impact, political interference in academic appointments, and racial diversity challenges in sports media.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster is affecting Florida and has already caused fatalities in the Caribbean?

Hurricane Katrina

Tropical Storm Irene

Hurricane Sandy

Tropical Storm Elsa

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are reported dead in the Surfside condo collapse?

50

20

10

32

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Nicole Hannah-Jones decide not to join the University of North Carolina?

She received a better offer from another university

She decided to retire

She was not offered a position

She faced political interference in her tenure application

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Nicole Hannah-Jones choose to join instead of UNC?

Yale University

Howard University

Princeton University

Harvard University

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Rachel Nichols' comments about diversity at ESPN?

She was removed from NBA Finals sideline duties

She was given a raise

She was promoted to a higher position

She was transferred to another department